10 Horror Movies That Were Cancelled Because Of Other Movies

10. Planet Of The Dead Was Cancelled Because Of Rebel Moon

Whether moviegoers love or hate Zack Snyder, there's no denying the man has vision. So, when he decided to undertake an original zombie flick, he intended it to be the foundation of an undead universe.

As such, Army of the Dead dropped on Netflix with serious hype, since it served as the launchpad for something more. Snyder planned to follow the action-oriented zomfest with a prequel, Army of Thieves, an anime-styled series, Lost Vegas, and a sequel, Planet of the Dead.

While Army of the Dead proved polarising, the prequel got released and the Army sequel got the go-ahead (as reported here by The Hollywood Reporter). The animatics and voice recordings for Lost Vegas were completed, suggesting the Dead universe was still live and kicking.

But it didn't last. Snyder hoped to direct Planet of the Dead after wrapping up Rebel Moon I + II, but the project was put on hold. Despite strong viewership numbers, several of Snyder's Netflix projects underperformed critically, with the lukewarm response to the Rebel Moon saga not only halting the continuation of that franchise, but Planet of the Dead as well.

It's a mighty shame, but due to Snyder's repeated misfires recently, it's understandable as to why Netflix gave Planet of the Dead the boot.